Table 2 Distribution of patients' frequencies as a function of contextual variables (from the Dental Specialities Centers—DSC), n = 10.391
From: Factors associated with the absence of Brazilians in specialized dental centers
Variable | Frequency of users evaluated (1%) | Frequency (2%) of absence in scheduled appointments in specialised public dental services |
|---|---|---|
Predisposing | ||
DSC location | ||
Capital | 1412 (13.6) | 418 (29.6) |
Interior | 8979 (86.4) | 2457 (27.4) |
Facilitators | ||
DSC receives support from HEI | ||
Yes | 1606 (15.5) | 417 (26.0) |
No | 6593 (63.4) | 1854 (28.1) |
No information | 2192 (21.1) | 604 (27.6) |
DSC professionals have | ||
Yes, All | 3398 (32.7) | 946 (27.8) |
Some professionals | 1710 (16.5) | 499 (29.2) |
No | 5140 (49.5) | 1387 (27.0) |
No information | 143 (1.4) | 43 (1.5) |
Need | ||
Manages waiting list | ||
Yes | 7768 (74.8) | 2165 (27.9) |
No | 2622 (25.2) | 709 (27.0) |
No information | 1 (0.0) | 1 (100.0) |
The DSC knows the percentage of absenteeism | ||
Yes | 7720 (74.3) | 2115 (27.4) |
No | 2670 (25.7) | 759 (28.4) |
No information | 1 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0) |
Actions to decrease absenteeism | ||
Prior confirmation of date and attendance | 4848 (46.7) | 1354 (27.9) |
Others | 2872 (27.6) | 761 (26.5) |
No information | 2671 (25.7) | 760 (28.4) |